At about 2:30 PM yesterday, May 21, at exit 63 on the LIE, while
traveling at 60 mph, we had a brief view of a Fregata species, most
likely a Magnificent Frigatebird, based on the historical pattern of
occurrence. While few details could be discerned, the characteristic
silhouette of this bird, which we have both seen many times, is unique
and unmistakeable. The flat black profile with thin, sharply angled
wings was well seen, and the bird continued on a southward glide, never
flapping its wings, as is characteristic.
The Levine update of Bull lists 18 NY occurrences, mostly from Suffolk
county, with the majority of records from May to September.
We will report to NYSARC.
Peggy & Joel Horman
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